# \*ɣaym-: 'cloud'

> Proto-Semitic *ɣaym-, 'cloud': reflexes in 7 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ɣaym- |
| Meaning | 'cloud' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 3121 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ɣaym- (Lane 2320) | Lane 2320 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʕaym- 'cloud, mist' (Brock 522) | Brock 522 |  |
| Geez | gime, gum (LGz. 193) | LGz. 193 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gime, gəmä (LGz. 193) | LGz. 193 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | gim (LGz. 193) | LGz. 193 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | gum (LGz. 193) | LGz. 193 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | gũwä (LGz. 193) | LGz. 193 |  |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Linked from

- [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>)

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.